Junior Consultant – Construction Insurance

About the role

Marsh is looking for a Junior Consultant to join its Specialties team in Lisbon, specifically within the Construction team. The role is hybrid, with at least three days a week spent in the office. Construction Brokers at Marsh Portugal provide customised insurance solutions for clients in the construction and infrastructure sectors, assessing risks, negotiating with insurers and supporting clients through the insurance process, including claims management.

Key responsibilities

• Support senior brokers with client portfolio management, risk assessments, insurance proposals and liaison with insurers.
• Design and place insurance programmes for construction risks, including CAR/EAR, TPL and other related lines.
• Gather insurance terms from insurers and compare them against client risks.
• Help present insurance options to clients and assist them in making informed decisions.
• Communicate with clients to understand their needs and liaise with insurers to negotiate terms and secure the best coverage.
• Ensure broking activities comply with industry regulations and company policies.
• Develop strategies to attract new clients and retain existing ones, and stay up to date with industry trends, market conditions and regulatory changes.

Required profile

• Fluent Portuguese and English (C1/C2 level).
• Ideally 2-3 years of professional experience.
• An academic background or professional experience in law, civil engineering or related fields is highly valued.
• Self-motivated, organised, resourceful and meticulous; able to multi-task, work under pressure, work independently and within a team.

Required skills

• Analytical skills to assess risk and evaluate insurance terms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.